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Dustin Johnson has not played in the RBC Heritage since 2009, but is the 8/1 favorite to win. (Image: Getty)

Dustin Johnson Should Take Advantage of Weak RBC Heritage Field

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Call it the Masters hangover, as several top players have decided to take the week off and not play in the RBC Heritage tournament. Dustin Johnson, the world’s top-ranked golfer, is the only player in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Rankings that is entered. After Johnson the […]

Jordan Spieth, left, and Rory McIlroy are two of three favorites to win the US Open at Shinnecock Hills in June. (Image: Getty)

Johnson, McIlroy, Spieth Favored to Win US Open

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With one major championship completed it is time to speculate who will win the next, and three golfers are the top picks to win the US Open. Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy are 9/1 favorites to win the nation’s championship in June at Shinnecock Hills in June, according […]

Conor McGregor is led out of jail in handcuffs after his arrest last week in New York City. (Image: Reuters)

Oddsmakers Place Conor McGregor Prop Bets After Tirade

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The aftermath of Conor McGregor’s tirade in New York City last week has left the UFC fighter’s future in doubt, but internet sportsbooks are speculating what is next. BetDSI and Bodog are two sites that have put prop bets concerning the consequences of the Irish fighter’s conduct. The 29 year […]

Under that splash of water is Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani, being doused in celebration after hitting his first home run. (Image: AP)

Winners and Losers in Wild Opening Week for 2018 Baseball Season

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Seven games into a 162-game season and already players and teams are distinguishing themselves. Major League Baseball’s opening week gave fans a glimmer of what’s ahead, as some players showed they were ready to live up to the hype, while others are already facing harsh criticism from fans wondering whether […]

Boston Celtics star guard Kyrie Irving has suffered a setback after an operation discovered a bacterial infection in his surgically repaired left knee and the 26 year old will miss the rest of the regular season and playoffs. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Kyrie Irving Out for Season, Boston Celtics See NBA Title Odds Plummet

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The Boston Celtics’ playoff chances took its second major blow of the season when the team announced Kyrie Irving needs an additional procedure on his surgically repaired left knee and will miss the rest of the season. The surgery is expected to be performed by doctors on Saturday and will […]

Rickie Fowler is a 22/1 longshot at the Masters this week, but could be one of those that jumps ahead of the favorites and wins the major championship. (Image: Getty)

Could a Longshot Be Your Best Bet for Winning the Masters?

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With the glut of favorites clogging the top of the betting board for the 2018 Masters Tournament, which starts Thursday, it might be smart for bettors to set their sites on a longshot to win at Augusta National. These golfers further down the list at sportsbooks feature attractive odds of […]

The eyes and ears of bettors are on Tiger Woods to see if he roars. But he's not the only player in a red shirt to have people thinking green.

Tiger Woods King of Masters Prop Bets, But Other Fun Options Could Pay

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It’s hardly a shock that the majority of Masters prop bets would involve Tiger Woods, but there are still plenty of others to choose from that could prove more lucrative. While the speculation on how Woods will fare, other favorites at the Augusta National have been lumped into an interesting […]

LiAngelo Ball has declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft, but many believe he will not be selected. (Image: Getty)

Oddsmakers Don’t Expect LiAngelo Ball to Get Picked in NBA Draft

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LiAngelo Ball wants to play in the NBA, but not everyone’s sure he’ll be drafted. That didn’t stop the 19-year-old from declaring his intentions to make himself eligible for the June 21 draft. Ball’s agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Tuesday that his client was entering the draft and would […]

Penn State’s Sequon Barkley will definitely be the first running back selected in the NFL Draft, but he is also the second choice to be the No. 1 overall selection. (Image: Christopher Sanders)

NFL Draft Prop Bets Return for Second Year at Nevada Sportsbooks

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For the second consecutive year, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved sportsbooks in the state to offer NFL Draft prop bets. And this year’s approval includes an expanded , though, they have expanded what will be offered to bettors. Last year, GCB approved 17 specific bets related to the […]

Utah is one victory away from winning its second NIT Championship, but will have to beat Penn State. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NIT Finals: Utah’s Plan to Upend Favored Penn State

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Now that the Utah Utes are in the NIT Finals, they can flash back to a promise they made to fans before the start of the collegiate postseason tournament. Before they left Salt Lake City to play in the NIT, team members pledged that they would bring back the trophy. […]

Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon led the majors last year with 213 hits, but can he repeat that production this season? (Image: Getty)

MLB Prop Bets Present Season Full of Winning Opportunities

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Baseball’s opening day is Thursday and there is still plenty of time to get in some MLB prop bets. The question is which ones should gamblers consider? The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has put out several for offensive categories including most home runs, most RBIs and individual over/under bets for […]